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At last week's Shafter Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet, Mayor Cathy Prout presented the State of the City Address, giving an update and report of the progress in Shafter. With the city reopened and starting to resume regular operations, the city is in a lot better position than many valley cities, in large part due to the leadership that was proactive in their decisions, looking towards the future as well as the present when making decisions for Shafter's future, Prout said. Prout detailed...
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce held their annual Awards Banquet on Thursday night, honoring the outstanding individuals and businesses who made an impact in the city in 2021. The banquet included a silent auction and a dinner before the awards were presented. Among those honored were the five girls who had a dream of beautifying a blank wall across from the Shafter Learning Center. The girls received the Arts Group Award. Alondra Montalvo, Khloe Verdugo, Sierra Albiar, Brinlee Swann and Seniya...
The Cinco de Mayo Festival is returning to Shafter after a hiatus due to the pandemic. The event will be held on Saturday, April 30, with a parade and a full day of fun and activities at Mannel Park. The Grand Marshall for the festivities this year is Shafter native and former City Council member Manuel Garcia. Garcia said that he is very humbled by the honor and loves the community of Shafter. "I love the people of Shafter and am very proud to be the Grand Marshall," said Garcia. Garcia was...
The City Council held a public hearing to address the redistricting maps and, after no public comment, map 6 was approved unanimously to move forward. Redistricting was necessary because an analysis of the city's current district boundaries, adjusted for the 2020 data, shows the districts are no longer population balanced. By law, the city must hold at least four public hearings that allow community members to provide input on the drawing of the district maps. This was the third of those...
As activities restart and businesses reopen, we will try to update readers on the status of events and activities throughout the area. Please contact Erica Soriano with additions and changes at [email protected] or call 661-292-5100 by Monday at 4 p.m. for that week’s paper. Ongoing Bunny Bash — Tin Cup will be having a Bunny Bash on April 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids ages 2-10 can decorate Easter cookies for $5 each while supplies last. (Cash and Card accepted) Bring your camera and get free pictures with the Easter bunny. Was...
March 20 Raul Cruz Barajas, 28, of Shafter, was arrested on Poplar Ave. and Riverside St. for DUI alcohol, misdemeanor: possess controlled substance, DUI alcohol/0.08 percent and possession open container. March 21 Johnathan Henry Richardson, 43, of Shafter, was arrested on the .600 Block of E. Lerdo Hwy. for threaten crime with intent. March 22 Naomi Chantel Vasquez, 35, of Shafter, was arrested on Santa Fe Hwy. and Galpin St. for F: get credit/etc. other’s ID, and on a misdemeanor bench warrant. Manuel Richard Lucero, 38, of Shafter, was a...
Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Shafter Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to The Press, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter, CA 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: The 1959 Shafter Chamber of Commerce Banquet, from left, H.W. "Pat" Kelly, Emanuel Mettler (Man of the Year), Joe Sales (Bank of...
Lennar Homes at Gossamer Grove held a ribbon cutting ceremony recently to celebrate the opening of the newest dog park in Kern County. The park had been in the planning stages for a couple of years, with the aim to dedicate the park to the service dogs who serve in the United States military. A bronze statue of a military service dog guards the entrance to the park, which includes an area for large dogs, as well as a special area for small dogs. The event also brought in used and new dog toys to...
If you are looking for a place to relax and enjoy the comfort of a warm environment while you get your hair done, 1 Stop Barbershop and Salon provides just that. "The best part about our shop is getting to know our clients. They become our friends and feel at ease sharing their lives with us. It builds a bond and makes us more than just a regular business. You can say we care for more than just hair," owner Jorge Espinoza said. As a one-stop-shop for everyone, they cut hair for both men and...
In partnership with Brighter Bites, Community Action Partnership of Kern and The Wonderful Company, the Westside Family Fellowship Spanish and English Church held its monthly farmers market. Together, they provided over 300 families with nutritious food. "This is our 9th time holding the food giveaway, and each time the crowd gets bigger and bigger. I believe this shows just how much help the Wasco community needs. It is getting harder to survive financially with inflation skyrocketing," said...
Wasco Independence High School hosted their paint night event after a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19. It was an evening of creativity while raising money for various school programs. "This was a nice celebration because we hadn't had it in two years since the pandemic. It was small but an excellent turnout. We had staff, students, parents, and staff children attend, so it was a mixture," said Principal Rusvel Prado. Next year teachers will sponsor two to three students to increase participation...
Richland School District students prepared last week for the Kern County Oral Language Festival. Students have advanced through classroom, school and district competitions to vie for the titles of Kern County Champions. There are several different categories in the festival, including solo monologue, group monologue, drama and comedy divisions. Those Richland students who placed in the District competition performed for the CHAMPS Program students for preparation for the Regional event. The stud...
To the Editor: There are few things that keep me awake at night, but the recent decision by our City Council to move all trash pickup to the curb is one. The many years I served on the City Council, being a Rotarian, I tried to base decisions on the Rotary 4-Way Test. 1) Is it the truth? Impacted citizens in our community were not involved in the process to determine the final, best and most economic location for our trash service pickup. We were told the three-bin individual home pickup is state mandated. That part was true, but the location o...
This week our District 4 staff had the pleasure to visit three facilities in Kern County that are trying to address our local homelessness problem. Homelessness is on everyone’s mind these days as the problem seems so intractable but the good news is that work is being done to correct this. The three facilities we visited were the M St. Navigation Center, the Brundage Lane Navigation Center, and the Recycling Lives facility. All of these are relatively new and are part of the community strategy to combat homelessness and get people back on t...
The Wasco Bengals Football league is once again ready to kick off the new season, recruiting youth ages 6-14. The organization's mission is to cultivate and inspire a spirit of excellence. "We strive to bring our community closer together through a common interest in citizenship and in character," Wasco Bengals Football Area Representative Gonzalo Cruz said. "We hope to impart the timeless values of sportsmanship, sacrifice, accountability and safety for the overall success of our young people....
The Wasco Tigers varsity baseball team enters interleague play with a huge win against the McFarland Cougars. Shutting them out 19-0, the Tigers now have an 8-2 overall record, and a 1-0 league record for the season, leaving the Cougars with 3-10 overall and 0-3 interleague, continuing McFarland’s losing streak. So far this season, the Wasco Tigers have reigned victorious over the Morro Bay Pirates, Corcoran Panthers, Exeter Monarchs, Independence Falcons, Chavez Titans, Golden Valley Bulldogs, North Stars, and now, the McFarland Cougars. T...
Wasco High School held their Powder Buff volleyball tournament, and over 350 people came out to support the teams. The event brought together the Wasco High School seniors versus the juniors for a fierce competition. It was an exciting game with attendees in full school spirit. The stands were packed with cheering fans, and the gym was decorated with colorful banners and balloons. The game was close, but the seniors came out on top, winning three to zero. "It was a tight match. The teams played...
Who was the first person you called when your doctor gave you the bad news? Or maybe when the phone rang in the middle of the night and a stranger asked if they were speaking to the parents of...? Where did you go for help when the bills were beyond overdue and there was nothing coming in to pay any of them. For many, a memory of a loyal family member or a faithful friend coming to your rescue or at least available to listen and offer comfort in your moment of crisis comes immediately to mind....
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William F. Leslie, 91, of Shafter, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022. A funeral service for William will be held Thursday, March 31, 2022, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, Ca...93306. William was born on July 10, 1930 in Council Hill, Oklahoma. Bill moved from Muskogee, Oklahoma to Bakersfield with his family of nine brothers and sisters and parents Albert and Lela Leslie around 1944. Bill had fond memories of working as a cashier at a local...
Charles R. Altom, 82, of Wasco, passed away March 14, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Gregory U. Tovar, 79, of Wasco, passed away March 26, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Maria Luisa Arias, 73, of Delano, passed away March 19, in Mexico. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco...
